2461177

the demolition of 2no. existing two storey town houses and Planning Permission to construct a proposed new two storey house in the place of the previously demolished houses and associated development works and to use all existing connections to all public services

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The unauthorized demolition of two townhouses within the Rathkeale Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and the subsequent proposal of a replacement dwelling that fails to respect the character and heritage of the historic streetscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The unauthorized demolition of the original structures has resulted in a significant loss of historic fabric and character within a designated Architectural Conservation Area.
  • The design and scale of the proposed new dwelling are considered inappropriate for this sensitive location and would fail to enhance or protect the established streetscape.
  • Granting permission for the retention of the demolition would set a negative precedent for bypassing the planning process in heritage-sensitive areas.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective HE O17Objective HE O18

Decision Document Summary

The application (Ref: 24/61177) by Breda O'Brien sought retention for the demolition of two existing two-storey townhouses and permission for a new replacement dwelling at Main Street, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick. The site is situated within an Architectural Conservation Area. The planning authority refused permission primarily because the demolition occurred without authorization, causing irreparable damage to the ACA's character, and the proposed replacement house was deemed architecturally unsuit...
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